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50 Pfennigs - Schneidemühl
1916 year| Zinc | 3.7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schneidemühl (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSTATZMARKE
50
1916
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Posen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Schneidemühl 1916 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1916, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. The fact that it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, may indicate that the coin was produced using alternative materials due to the wartime shortages of more traditional coinage metals like copper or silver. Additionally, the coin's design, which features a simple, straightforward design with the denomination and a minimalist rendering of a crown, may have been a deliberate choice to conserve resources and streamline production during a time of scarcity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 50360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Schneidemühl 1916 coin.
